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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2002;13(4): 424-427. |
| A Clinical Analysis of the Delirium Tremens |
| Myoung Gab Lee, Byeong Dae Yoo, Dong Phil Lee |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea. er7890@hanmail.net |
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| ABSTRACT |
PURPOSE:
We performed this study to identify the clinical characteristics of delirium tremens in Korea.
METHODS:
We reviewed the charts of patients suffering from delirium tremens who visited the Emergency Department of Keimyung University Hospital during the period of Jan. 2001 through Jun. 2002.
RESULTS:
All patients were mail, and the number was 28. The age distribution was 40~49, and the most common duration of drinking (15 cases) was between 11 and 20 years. The abstinence period before development of Delirium Tremens was, in most cases, less than 4 days, and the average period of symptoms of Delirium Tremens was less than 6 days.
Various abnormal laboratory finding were noted: increased bilirubin level in 50%, prolonged pro-thrombin time in 14.3%, increased amylase level in 19.9% and electrolyte imbalance in 25%.
CONCLUSION:
During the study period, there was no mortalities. The author believes that sufficient vitamins and fluid supplement contributed to the results. |
| Key words:
Delirium tremens, Seizure |
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